Bloom Elementary School crossing guard Barbara Whitney, the AAA Pima County Crossing Guard of the Year, helps people as they leave the school. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star

April came in with turbulent energy. Dry air and widespread gusty winds prompted several red flag warnings for fire danger east of Tucson. A couple of rounds of moisture helped to soothe drought worries across southeastern Arizona. The moisture surge toward the end of the month broke a daily precipitation record set 14 years ago.


April records set in 2015

Most daily precipitation for the date:

April 26: 0.16 inches


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